(RIP) Yosi
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Almost immediately after purchasing my 1100GS, I started what seems to be the norm with GS Ownership: Performance Improvement.
Not 2 weeks after, the original exhaust and catalyze went out replaced with full Remus system. That was followed by an enlarged air intake, K&N filter and ultimately, a different CPU and the compulsory “bridging” of the catalyze relay base .
Although the engine was noisier, and probably there was a gain (or so I tried to convince my self) particularly in torque, I was never happy. The engine was uneven, lots of vibrations and every effort to balance properly failed. Lot of mechanical clattering, sounded more like a diesel engine.
But the worst part was the fuel consumption. While other GS’s I’ve ridden were giving at least 180 miles per tank. mine had to be refilled only after 160, 170 risking going dry.
So, a few weeks ago, I decided to go back to manufacturer specifications, ditched everything and reinstalled the standard stuff. What a difference!! The engine was never that smooth, mechanical noise disappeared and best of all, fuel consumption went up dramatically. Now I get consistently 200 miles from a tank while commuting in slow traffic, and this weekend on a trip to Belgium and Holland the warning light came on after 243 miles!!
So, it seems the BMW boffins knew what they were doing with the original design, after all.
Yes is quieter, probably I lost ½ a HP in performance, but I gained a new bike and maybe more important, lower running cost
Some to think before starting “improvements”
Not 2 weeks after, the original exhaust and catalyze went out replaced with full Remus system. That was followed by an enlarged air intake, K&N filter and ultimately, a different CPU and the compulsory “bridging” of the catalyze relay base .
Although the engine was noisier, and probably there was a gain (or so I tried to convince my self) particularly in torque, I was never happy. The engine was uneven, lots of vibrations and every effort to balance properly failed. Lot of mechanical clattering, sounded more like a diesel engine.
But the worst part was the fuel consumption. While other GS’s I’ve ridden were giving at least 180 miles per tank. mine had to be refilled only after 160, 170 risking going dry.
So, a few weeks ago, I decided to go back to manufacturer specifications, ditched everything and reinstalled the standard stuff. What a difference!! The engine was never that smooth, mechanical noise disappeared and best of all, fuel consumption went up dramatically. Now I get consistently 200 miles from a tank while commuting in slow traffic, and this weekend on a trip to Belgium and Holland the warning light came on after 243 miles!!
So, it seems the BMW boffins knew what they were doing with the original design, after all.
Yes is quieter, probably I lost ½ a HP in performance, but I gained a new bike and maybe more important, lower running cost
Some to think before starting “improvements”
